Posts Tagged ‘tropical storm’

Hurricane forecaster predicts three named storms in October

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Hurricane forecaster predicts three named storms in October

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Tropical Storm Marie strengthens slightly

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marie has strengthened slightly as it churns out in the Pacific.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph early Friday. The hurricane center says some additional strengthening is possible.

Marie is centered about 855 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico. The storm is moving west near 6 mph on a path that’s taking it farther away from Mexico’s coast.

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www.miamiherald.com /  Fri, Oct. 3, 2008

Gustav floods Haiti, is expected to restrengthen

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Hurricane Gustav triggered killer floods in Haiti, a spike in oil prices and fear throughout the Gulf Coast as forecasters said it is all but certain to grow into a major hurricane by this weekend.

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Fay is downgraded, exits after long, destructive run

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Fay finally departed Florida, leaving a legacy of death and destruction in several parts of the state.

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Fay’s winds toss kite-surfer, critically injuring him

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

A Fort Lauderdale kite-surfer who was captured on video as Fay’s winds battered him Monday remained in critical condition while the footage of his accident gained an Internet following.

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